Jackson Disorderly Conduct Lawyers

Charged With Disorderly Conduct in Jackson NJThe offense of disorderly conduct is filed all the time by the Jackson Police Department. It is not uncommon for the violation to be written in tandem with other disorderly persons offenses like simple assault and resisting arrest. If you were charged with disorderly conduct in Jackson New Jersey, do not underestimate the potential consequences of this offense. The charge not only results in a criminal record that will follow you around for years to come but also has the potential to land you in jail. This is one of many reasons why you need to hire a knowledgeable criminal attorney to defend this offense. The lawyers at Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall include Matthew Dorry, a former prosecutor in Jackson, and possesses over 100 years of defense experience. Our attorneys have successfully handled countless cases in the municipal court of this township and are certainly well equipped to help you escape a disorderly conduct conviction. To speak to a lawyer immediately, call 732-286-6500 for a free consultation. Jackson Township Disorderly Conduct Offense

The New Jersey Disorderly Conduct Law is contained at N.J.S.A. 2C:33-2. This statute makes it a disorderly persons offense to engage in improper behavior or to use offensive language in public. Behavior is improper if it is for the purpose of causing "public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof" and involves either: (1) fighting, threatening, violent or tumultuous behavior; or (2) creates a hazardous or physically dangerous condition. Offensive language results in disorderly conduct when it is uttered for the purpose of offending someone or is done recklessly and is "unreasonably loud and offensively coarse or abusive language" given those who are present.  The penalties that may be imposed by the judge of the Jackson Municipal Court include a fine of up to $1,000 and a period of incarceration at the county jail that can reach 6 months.

Jackson NJ Disorderly Conduct AttorneyWhether this is the right approach or wrong one, individuals repeatedly select an attorney based on his/her perceived connection to a court. Our lawyers primarily find that proximity to the court is a driving force in selection.  We know that this is not what is crucial in disorderly conduct and other criminal cases because skill is always the pivotal characteristic needed. Nonetheless, our team also possesses the familiarity with Jackson Township you are probably seeking as we employ its former prosecutor, Matthew Dorry. To speak to Matt or another attorney on our staff immediately, call 732-286-6500.Additional Jackson Township NJ Legal Resources